Soul Food Restaurants near Inglewood, CA

“The ambiance was intimate but lively. Great music playing in the background.

The service was great- Nina was so kind and offered great suggestions.

The food was robust with flavor and a generous portion.

The chicken bites were crispy, a little sweet and tangy.

The Jollof rice with crispy catfish was cooked to perfection. It came with black beans (delicious!) and sweet plantains.

The burger was good but definitely worth skipping and trying other menu items.

The house lemonade was so refreshing and not too sweet.

Overall wonderful experience. Will be back!“

“Absolutely the finest Soul Food. You don't want to skip this place. I had the lunch portion of the Oxtail and chose the Candied Yams and Mac and Cheese as sides. It came with 2 Cornbread Muffins. It was all delicious and filling. I ordered the Coconut Pineapple Cake for Dessert. It filled the container. See the picture. Totally Recommend this place.“

“This place is amazing. Great food and even better attitudes from everyone around. The buzzing energy makes feel like I'm in a movie!“

“Great service and the food was good.“

“Fish seasoned just ✅ macaroni salad ✔ #thogreens 🔥“

“Awesome turkey day fixings and sides were all delicious.“

“It was my first time, and I already can't wait to go back! Love the chicken and, of course, the waffles. Thank you for not serving a tiny ball of butter with the huge waffles ( why do restaurants do that )? The greens were my favorite part of breakfast! Yes, greens for breakfast!“

“I was in LA a couple of weeks ago on business and found this spot the day before leaving and that's my biggest regret. Wish we'd found it the first day we we're there I'd have been eating there everyday. The food and atmosphere are excellent and a live DJ playing music we all grew up on (can you dig it ✊?). The purple (grape) kool-aid was a blast from the past fo so.“

“The food is good, but the management and the staff are out of this world. Keith, Mel, and the rest of the establishment thank you. Dennis and Stacey will definitely be back.“

“I did not realize that this is the same family that owns Aunt kizzy's in Malibu The food was very good The owner came over and greeted us He was very personable the waitress was very nice
Our first visit on Monday I ordered the smothered pork chops with succotash which was very tasty on Tuesday I ordered the oxtails mac and cheese and cabbage and very tasty“

“I had smothered pork chops with corn, string beans and yams I’ll go back“

“OMG!!!!!!!!! Finally a place that serves real soul food. My rating on this place is a 10 out of 10 period. I am now dropping the mic“

“Let me start with its a very long line & wait.

The food is absolutely delicious and the portions are very generous. Customer service is fantastic. But geez the long line up…we arrived at 1:25 they open at 1:30pm & there was a long line, I mean long but they did provide ice cold water which was refreshing & needed when standing in the sun for any length of time.
By the time we got into the restaurant, order, pay & actually get our food it was 3:50pm. They have seating available once you get inside and wait another 30-45 min for your order so you can relax.
Yes people thats how long the wait is. 2.5hrs to wait for food don't get me wrong like I said the food was great but just cant see myself waiting in line again for that length of time hence the 3 stars for atmosphere. I was told the line up is the norm.“

“Im gonna give a bit of a detailed review. Because with a few tweaks this place could be 1000x better.
I had fried chicken/smother chicken/greens/yams/mac n cheese /rice and gravy

Every thing was very good. My following critiques are me being extremely critical. Overall this is a very good place to order soul food from. Im a repeat customer for sure.

The overall flavor of everything is really good. The only issue I had was with the salt levels and textures. BUT ESPECIALLY THE AMOUNT OF SALT ON THE FRIED CHICKEN. I would have enjoyed it alot more if the Salt levels came down about 15-20%. Mac and cheese was good flavor wise, just a bit too rich and gummy and salty. Could be just me though I not the biggest fan of Mac and cheese thats done with a roux first and then baked also. It produces a very dense rich texture. Also I think the chicken pieces are too big. I got a breast and wing and the breast was half the size of the entire container. Usually chickens that big are overly fed, and given hormones and injected with other drugs. Also pieces that big take longer to fry, which makes the batter fry harder and darker. If I were this resturant I would honestly invest in smaller organic 3-4lb chickens.

Other than that I really enjoyed the flavor, especially the yams and greens and gravy.“

“Simply Wholesome is the absolute best. Healthy food. Healthy drinks. Healthy products. AND they are black owned. I love love love love this place. I have absolutely no complaints. On a scale of 1-10. Definitely 100. Yes one hundred. I visit everytime I'm in LA.“

“My husband and I loved this place! The best Italian sandwiches we have had in a while. We even liked it better than the viral All’antico Vinaio. We also got the tiramisu at the end, and after going to Italy this past summer this was the closest and best to the real deal. Also got a latte and their coffee is also amazing. If you are in the area definitely give this place a try.“

“The food was great 👍🏽 I really enjoyed browsing the books on the book self. Awesome reading material !“

“Absolutely divine food and stellar personnel, from the ladies at the front to the wait staff. Excellent experience!!“

“had a good time there with a friend and I will return“

“Great Food The Smothered Turkey Chops are my Favorite 😋😋“

“Found this place on IG and instantly wanted to go and the food is AMAZING! I’ve been looking for a Soul Food place like this in LA and finally found one! Definitely coming back!“

“I enjoyed their food...I didn't particularly care for the instant mashed potatoes... had I'd known that they were "instant" and not real mashed potatoes I would have passed on the instant mashes potatoes, and definitely not ordered that particular item with my 3 ( three)to go orders. Other than that..everything was good and seasoned just right... :)I support this business, and I love that they are also an organization that is helping men and women get back on track with their sobriety.. Dare U To Care Grill is helping to keep them gainful employment and also helping them establish stable housing.Everyone deserves a second chance...Dare U To Care Grill is doing great things!! I prefer to support those who care enough to help and give back!!“

“phenomenal from start to finish, chicken and waffles are the best!“

“The food was delicious and we had excellent service.“

“The truth is everything. Das has the best Mac n cheese and the Ribs n Brisket are the best in the West.“

“Food was delicious and service was amazing! They were so accommodating of my elderly mother.

Seasonings are perfect, and it's not greasy!

We'll be back, for sure.

Only thing is no public restrooms, but of you take food to go. It's perfect.“

“Great Soul Food. Large portion of food at inexpensive prices. One plate can feed 2 people depending on what you order.“

“had a good time there with a friend and I will return“

“Grand Central Market is fun and Wexlers was good.“

“Love the food customer service excellent will be back #GetTheGumbo!“

“Good food, sometimes a little too salty; especially on the turkey chops, my favorite. Also, whoever answers the phone to take orders, I know, make sure you have your order ready, but he was rushing me off the phone. I had to call back to make sure he got my order correct. Anyway, the food is still good.“

“I love the service and the food he was so funny and kind“

“As for Fried Chicken goes, Honey Kettle is one of the better ones in Southern California. The simplicity of the goods is what makes this staple good. There isn't many frills, but good fresh chicken cooked with some care.

There have been some small issues with service from time to time, but overall I would maintain their high rating because of the delicious chicken they serve.

There are some hit and misses with their sides, but certainly do get their beans.

Portions are not big, but there is nothing wrong with over-ordering something that could be finished later.“

“The food was absolutely amazing. The service and ambience was great.“

“phenomenal from start to finish, chicken and waffles are the best!“

“I stumbled across “nugtown” for late food in the area and was pleasantly surprised! Not only was the food made fresh to order - I literally watched him batter and fry them - the owner was the sweetest human who genuinely cared about his services. He even threw in every sauce (which are bomb btw) so we could try and report back. I brought them home to my boyfriend and he couldn’t stop telling people that we found a new go-to spot! Wishing Nugtown the utmost success!! ?

Also PS $20 for 20 QUALITY nuggets!“

“THIS IS THE BEST SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT I'VE EATEN IN MY MANY TRAVELS. BLESSED AND WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND ATMOSPHERE!!!!“

“Jabar was the most polite and welcoming and humble human I’ve encountered in a very long time. And the food was amazing too!“

“I recently stumbled upon your establishment and must say, the name perfectly captures how I felt after trying your food. I ordered fried wings, rice, and vegetables, and each dish was exceptional.

The wings were piping hot, and the aroma that wafted from the box was simply incredible. The blend of spices and flavors was perfect, and I was truly blown away.

The rice was buttery and delicious, and the vegetables were a wonderful complement to the meal.

Thank you for such a delightful dining experience. I will certainly be back for more.“

“The welcoming environment, the food was beautifully prepared with love and soul. I visited from Seattle. Every time I come to LA, this will be the first place I come to! You will NOT be disappointed.“

“Food is still good. Will feast all day.“

“found out this was basically right across the street from our house so my dad and i just went there today for dinner…..food was amazing, definitely will go again“

“wish y'all start back selling the burritos and a chicken wing dinners so miss that“

“This year's Sangode Thanksgiving dinner was made by Mestico. Everyone loved the well-seasoned and tender turkey. The black-eyed pea salad was amazing! And I took ALL the yucca mash, I can never go back to regular mashed potatoes after having this!“

“heard about the horse cheese sandwich a while ago. Had to drop by to cop one, and woo wee was it worth the drive (I live from New Jersey) my son Oscar recommended it to me at the year of 17

Wheelchair accessibility: i drove car“

“Best BBQ hands down! I have been getting my Que for over 3 years now. So much they know me by name and my order. I'm a no sauce person and a lot of places can't deliver that "wow" effect when it comes to seasoning. But Rowes seasonings is to perfection. All the sides are fire, my favorite is the potato salad. Plates are well portioned, for a great price. And we ain't gonna talk about the Peach Cobbler??. Gotta get there early tho, because by 3 or 4 some food can be sold, that's just how good it is. No cap, I have business I do bi weekly in the area and I never leave without going thru and grabbing a plate. Keep bringing that ? Que Rowe I'm a customer for life!!!“

“La comida es excelente 10/0“

“Smothered pork and fried chicken breast is one of my favorite food here. Service is fast and friendly. It has been always been one of my favorite spot for lunch. Only one things that i don't like about is wait time, Otherwise this place is simply great!“

“Drunken chicken by lemon fish is a great sushi restaurant located in Hollywood. What makes them special is that they also have additional Pocha items like these McDonald’s like fries so you know they’re great for weekend dinners. My favorite roll is their citrus salmon. It comes with shrimp tempura, salmon on top and a sliced lemon for freshness. Come out for great food and super fun vibes and If you’re not into sushi then you have to try their fried chicken. Their soy garlic is so full of flavor and the chicken is juicy, meaty, and crispy.“